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The Alms Houses

John Parker, an Oxford glazier, left in his will of 1816 a sum of money to build an almshouse for eight old people (4 men & 4 women).
They were built in 1822 and opened in 1823.
The were allocated a cost of living allowance, which was 8s (40P) for the men and 7s (35P) for the women.

 

 

As can be seen these alms houses were built to a very high standard (at least the exteriors were). Each has two fireplaces an elegant pedimented door and, for the time, very large windows.
The original tenants contract demanded that tenants attend church twice on Sundays.
The gate was locked at 8.00PM.

 
 
With the Alms House on your right, walk down The Butts